Auxio is a local music player for Android that focuses on playing your own music files quickly and reliably, without the clutter found in many other music apps. It's built on modern Android media libraries for better library handling and sound quality than apps relying on older playback methods.
Developer: OxygenCobalt · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · Aug 4, 2026 · SHA-256 ec3ec539aaac9782…
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Key features
- Playback based on Media3 ExoPlayer with automatic gapless playback
- Supports disc numbers, multiple artists, release types, precise/original dates and sort tags
- Full ReplayGain support on MP3, FLAC, OGG, OPUS and MP4 files
- Android Auto support, external equalizer support (e.g. Wavelet), and adaptive home screen widgets
- SD card-aware folder management, playlisting, and playback state persistence
- Completely private and offline, with no network permissions used
Why isn’t Auxio on Google Play?
Auxio is published by its developer on GitHub and is also available on F-Droid and Accrescent; it is not distributed through Google Play.
Is Auxio safe?
Auxio is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and this page links to the developer's official release on GitHub (also available on F-Droid). It asks for storage permission to read your music files, a foreground service permission to keep playback running in the background, and a notification permission to show playback status, nothing more. Auxio comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Auxio free?
Yes. It's free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The developer also accepts optional donations through GitHub Sponsors.
Does Auxio need an internet connection?
No. Auxio is completely private and offline, it only plays music files already stored on your device or SD card.
How is Auxio different from other Android music players?
It's built on the Media3 ExoPlayer library rather than older Android playback APIs, which the developer says gives better library support and listening quality. It also deliberately leaves out features it considers unnecessary, aiming for a simpler, more opinionated interface instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auxio free?
Yes. It's free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The developer also accepts optional donations through GitHub Sponsors.
Does Auxio need an internet connection?
No. Auxio is completely private and offline, it only plays music files already stored on your device or SD card.
How is Auxio different from other Android music players?
It's built on the Media3 ExoPlayer library rather than older Android playback APIs, which the developer says gives better library support and listening quality. It also deliberately leaves out features it considers unnecessary, aiming for a simpler, more opinionated interface instead.
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